More Than I Could Handle...
This is a church gym...but not just any church gym.
No, this is the church where Curtis and I attended during our fertility struggles. This is the church where I grew more as a person and a Christian than any other time in my life. This church will always hold a special place in my heart.
I have so, so many wonderful memories in this gym. Looking at this picture, a particular memory/thought came to me tonight, so I thought I would share it with you all.
During our time of infertility, we got a lot of advice. One of the things I heard a lot was,
"God doesn't give you more than you can handle."
Um, no.
So many people say this, and I know that they mean well. They want to say something that will make you feel better, something that will encourage you.
...but this phrase isn't Biblical, at all. This popular saying likely stems from this verse about temptations:
No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you…
No, this is the church where Curtis and I attended during our fertility struggles. This is the church where I grew more as a person and a Christian than any other time in my life. This church will always hold a special place in my heart.
I have so, so many wonderful memories in this gym. Looking at this picture, a particular memory/thought came to me tonight, so I thought I would share it with you all.
During our time of infertility, we got a lot of advice. One of the things I heard a lot was,
"God doesn't give you more than you can handle."
Um, no.
So many people say this, and I know that they mean well. They want to say something that will make you feel better, something that will encourage you.
...but this phrase isn't Biblical, at all. This popular saying likely stems from this verse about temptations:
No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you…
